Janet Smithson

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AfSFH, MNCH, DipHyp, BA(Hons), BHSc(Hons)

About me

Hi, I'm Janet.

I know how tough life can be sometimes, and how overwhelming - whether it's stress, anxiety, grief, coping with symptoms of menopause/perimenopause or feeling burnt out or stuck in a rut. I love helping people to move forwards, feel more in control, find solutions and create a life they love through Solution Focussed Hypnotherapy, as well as other forms of therapy. My practice in Morley, Leeds, offers a safe environment for you to feel seen and heard, and help you overcome any obstacles preventing you from feeling your best as quickly as possible.

I'm a qualified Hypnotherapist as well as Occupational Therapist, and I'm passionate about helping women in particular to live their best lives using various different forms of hypnotherapy. You know you're in safe hands with me, as I have worked in therapy within the NHS for two decades. I'm a member of the National Hypnotherapy Council (a governing body that sets professional standards and a code of ethics to safeguard clients), and have an enhanced DBS certificate.

I spent two decades working in the NHS in Occupational Therapy as well as psychological therapy, and have basic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills, as well as training in Schema Therapy, and incorporate elements of these into my sessions as appropriate to help you achieve the very best results.

Many of my clients are women who are potentially experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms and don't feel they recognise themselves any more. They experience problems with sleep, palpitations, anxiety, weight gain, anger or frustration; they are busy, stressed and overwhelmed or burnt out, often struggling with day to day life and the conflicting demands on their time. My role is often to support them in taking back control, allowing them to rediscover their inner peace and calm and feel like themselves again. 

Hypnotherapy gently helps you to change the thought and behaviour patterns that have been stopping you from making effective changes, no matter what the issue.

Our sessions will focus on creating positive change and moving forwards at the right pace for you without needing to focus on the past. I offer solution focussed hypnotherapy which combines future focussed talking therapy, neuroscience and trance to achieve great results in the shortest amount of time. 

Another specialism of mine is regression, which is helpful for people who feel trapped by traumatic events in their lives and want to process this in order to move on. Past life regression is also used by some people to process certain blocks in like, and can also be a form of self-discovery.

I'd love to help you when you're ready to take the first steps to regain control and feel like yourself again, or to create a future that you love.

Why not book a free, no obligation 20 minute telephone consultation to find out how we can help you get the life you want and deserve?

Training, qualifications & experience

I originally qualified as a hypnotherapist in 2010, obtaining a diploma in hypnotherapy and NLP, but have since re-trained in Solution Focussed Hypnotherapy with the Clifton Practice School of Therapy in 2023, completing the HPD qualification as well as obtaining a further diploma in hypnotherapy. I have gone on to undertake training in Parts Therapy and Past Life Regression Therapy.

Before training in Hypnotherapy, I was an Occupational Therapist in the NHS in mental health services, moving into a specialist psychological therapy service for the last 10 years of my career. This is where I received training in DBT, Schema Therapy and basic CBT. I have years of experience facilitating group and individual therapy sessions, helping people to develop emotion regulation, anxiety management, anger management, mindfulness, relaxation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills, as well as ones that focussed on challenging the core beliefs  that often lead to distress and providing corrective experiences.

Throughout my career, I have continued to develop my abilities to work with both individuals and groups in a warm and non-judgemental manner, to hold hope when times are hard, and to facilitate transformation. 

Member organisations

NCH
National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)

The National Council for Hypnotherapy holds one of the largest registers of independent Hypnotherapists in the United Kingdom and strives to maintain the highest standards among its members. There is an agreed Code of Conduct, an established Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure and all members are obliged to maintain comprehensive Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance, maintain regular CPD (continuing professional development) hours, and attend Supervision when needed.

AfSFH
Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH)

The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) was set up to provide information about a modern form of Hypnotherapy and its associated benefits to members of the public. The main aim of the AfSFH is to spread awareness of the benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Its secondary aim is to support Hypnotherapists in their businesses by encouraging good practice and self-care.

Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

info Information about health conditions (*)

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Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with

Past life regression

Parts therapy

Smoking cessation

Vaping cessation

Grief and Loss

Complex PTSD

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 - £300.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Fees depend on the service required. For example, a smoking cessation session lasts 2 hours and incurs a higher fee, whereas a simple solution focussed session incurs a much lower cost.

When I work

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Working hours can vary, please see the booking link on my Website to check out my current availability.

Further information

My practice is located on a good bus route from the city centre. There is plenty of on free street parking available locally.

29 East View, Gildersome, Morley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7HP

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
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Additional languages

Spanish

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